I have a friend who wants a CC (Hairy one), she loves the look of the breed, and is now starting to research a bit. Other than having looked after one way back in 2008 (and TBH put me right off ever owning one!) I know nothing of them, so was wondering if people here who own (and or breed them) could tell me what one should look for, what health tests etc. Or indeed good breeders?
hi health test wise they need their eyes testing, for PRA, glaucoma and PLL. PRA and glaucoma clear, dogs can be a carrier of PLL but there are plenty of clear dogs about (both mine, and the pups ive just bred were) there are lots of great breeders out there, but also alot of bad ones breeding for the money, not doing the health tests and caring about temperments etc. powderpuffs are great dogs i am bias though obviously
The breed requires no health testing. But a decent breeder (along side other things) will test for PLL, PRA and Glaucoma. Its advised that PRA should be tested for every other generation EVEN if using clear dogs.
just like to point out this isnt always the case.. daphni's arent on there, but she has been tested. the tests are not mandatory for the breed so they arent on the kc website.
